Coconut Cupcakes With Key Lime Frosting

Coconut cupcakes with key lime frosting are a popular dessert in the southern United States, especially in Florida where key limes are abundant.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Coconut Cupcakes With Key Lime Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Shredded coconut
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Key lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Key lime zest
• 2 drop Green food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the coconut milk and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the shredded coconut.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the key lime frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, key lime juice, key lime zest, and green food coloring (if desired), beating until smooth and fluffy.
7. Once the cupcakes have completely cooled, frost them with the key lime frosting. Garnish with additional shredded coconut or lime zest, if desired.
8. Allow the frosting to set for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 37g13%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.